Advanced Survival Quiz

Being able to survive any situation that you find yourself in takes knowledge, certain skill sets and the right frame of mind. Knowing the answers to certain questions is only the first step however. Once you have knowledge you must then be able to apply that knowledge. This means you need practice and real world experience to develop the necessary skill sets.

Something to keep in mind, Mathematicians have calculated that you can only rely on luck 33% percent of the time so mathematically speaking how does this apply to the rule of threes for survival which states that.

You can only survive 3 minutes without air. You can only survive 3 hours without stabilizing your body’s core temperature and this applies whether you are in a cold or hot climate.

Shelter in frigid temperatures, is needed to raise your core temperature and in extreme heat you must lower it by seeking shelter from the heat/sun and winds that evaporate your sweat too quickly. This means you need shelter regardless of the situation within three hours or even less in some cases.

You cannot survive longer than 3 days without water and no longer than 3 weeks without food according to the rule of threes.

What this all means is you cannot rely on luck for survival. Take the quiz below to see if you have the knowledge to survive.

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question

True or false, you can only develop hypothermia when the temperature isbelow freezing

True

False

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The answer is false

People in air-conditioned offices and homes in the summertime can develop hypothermia if they have an underlying medical condition or are wearing wet/damp clothing. This is especially true for older adults and young children.

Anyone can develop hypothermia if immersed in cold/cool water regardless of the surrounding air temperature.

Even in temperate zones or a desert environment, you can develop hypothermia especially in the overnight hours if your clothing/body is wet or damp and/or you are exposed to cooling breezes without adequate cover/shelter.

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The answer is false

People in air-conditioned offices and homes in the summertime can develop hypothermia if they have an underlying medical condition or are wearing wet/damp clothing. This is especially true for older adults and young children.

Anyone can develop hypothermia if immersed in cold/cool water regardless of the surrounding air temperature.

Even in temperate zones or a desert environment, you can develop hypothermia especially in the overnight hours if your clothing/body is wet or damp and/or you are exposed to cooling breezes without adequate cover/shelter.

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Trench foot/emersion foot can occur (Check the best answer)

Only when it is below freezing and you already have frostbite of the feet

When you do not wear socks in cold temperatures

When the feet are exposed to prolong dampness and unsanitary conditions even at temperatures up to 60ᵒF (15.5ᵒC)

When you have on footwear that is too small/does not fit right

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The best answer is When the feet are exposed to prolong dampness and unsanitary conditions even at temperatures up to 60ᵒF (15.5ᵒC)

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The best answer is When the feet are exposed to prolong dampness and unsanitary conditions even at temperatures up to 60ᵒF (15.5ᵒC)

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

When treating injuries/conditions what should you treat first in a survival situation?

Shock

Fractured leg

Fractured arm

Wound pumping blood

Broken nose

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The correct answer is wound pumping blood

Rapid blood loss will result in death almost immediately so you must stop the blood loss before any other treatment even before administering CPR.

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The correct answer is wound pumping blood

Rapid blood loss will result in death almost immediately so you must stop the blood loss before any other treatment even before administering CPR.

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Arterial blood flows?

From the heart

To the heart

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The correct answer is from the heart

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The correct answer is from the heart

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

Blood spurting from a wound means you likely have?

A severed artery

A severed vein

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The correct answer is a severed artery

A severed artery means interrupted blood flow from the heart. This means the blood will be pumping out in time with the heart.

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The correct answer is a severed artery

A severed artery means interrupted blood flow from the heart. This means the blood will be pumping out in time with the heart.

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

When treating someone or yourself for hypothermia you should NEVER(Check all that apply)

Move the person to a shelter, wrap in blankets and/or make body to body contact to raise the core body temperature

Give warm beverages that contain alcohol and/or caffeine to stimulate the system to get the blood flowing

Rub the person's body vigorously

Apply warm compresses to the legs and arms

Move the person carefully and apply warm compresses to the groin and stomach

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The answers to number 6 are, You should never:

Give warm beverages that contain alcohol and/or caffeine to stimulate the system to get the blood flowing

Rub the person’s body vigorously

Apply warm compresses to the legs and arms

Giving alcohol or caffeine to anyone with hypothermia is dangerous. The heart is overworking trying to pump warm blood to the organs so any stimulant can cause cardiac arrest. Rubbing the body vigorously can also cause cardiac arrest because of the exertion it has on the body. Placing warm compresses on the legs and arms can cause chilled blood to rush to the heart causing a heart attack when under stress caused by hypothermia. Only apply warm compresses to the groin area or stomach and give warm beverages such as warm water or broths/soups.

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The answers to number 6 are, You should never:

Give warm beverages that contain alcohol and/or caffeine to stimulate the system to get the blood flowing

Rub the person’s body vigorously

Apply warm compresses to the legs and arms

Giving alcohol or caffeine to anyone with hypothermia is dangerous. The heart is overworking trying to pump warm blood to the organs so any stimulant can cause cardiac arrest. Rubbing the body vigorously can also cause cardiac arrest because of the exertion it has on the body. Placing warm compresses on the legs and arms can cause chilled blood to rush to the heart causing a heart attack when under stress caused by hypothermia. Only apply warm compresses to the groin area or stomach and give warm beverages such as warm water or broths/soups.

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

On average water makes up

50% of your body weight

25% of your body weight

Between 60 and 70% of your body weight

98% of your body weight

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The correct answer is Between 60and 70% of your body weight

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The correct answer is Between 60and 70% of your body weight

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

Dehydration can be fatal when?

The body loses 1 to 5% of its fluids

When you lose between 9 and 12% of your body weight in fluids

When you lose 6% of your bodily fluids

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The correct answer is When you lose between 9 and 12% of your body weight in fluids

The key phrase is percentage of body weight. Each person has a different weight so the amount of fluid lost is a percentage of a persons’ body weight. Some medical professional also phrase it as when the cells in the body lose 15% of their fluids. Muscle cells for example are 75% water so as a percentage, they can lose more fluids and still function but as a whole, the body will succumb to dehydration when the total percent of lost fluid reaches 12%.

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The correct answer is When you lose between 9 and 12% of your body weight in fluids

The key phrase is percentage of body weight. Each person has a different weight so the amount of fluid lost is a percentage of a persons’ body weight. Some medical professional also phrase it as when the cells in the body lose 15% of their fluids. Muscle cells for example are 75% water so as a percentage, they can lose more fluids and still function but as a whole, the body will succumb to dehydration when the total percent of lost fluid reaches 12%.

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

You should do this when you or someone else is bitten by a snake? (only one right answer)

Attempt to suck the venom out by using your mouth or mechanical device

Chase after and kill/capture the snake for identification purposes, so medical professionals know what anti venom to administer

Slit the bite area open to allow the venom to drain out

Wash the area with soap and water to prevent surface bacteria from entering the wound and keep the patient calm/restrict activity/seek medical care

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The only correct answer to number 9 is

Wash the area with soap and water to prevent surface bacteria from entering the wound and keep the patient calm/restrict activity/seek medical care

The amount of venom that could be sucked from a bite is minimal and venom can cause damage to persons’ mouth, throat and stomach or enter the system through a cut or an abrasion. The venom is injected by the fangs well below the first layer of skin and is already in the system before you can begin to extract it.

Trying to capture/kill the snake is dangerous to you to others because of getting bit or bit again. Snakebites normally occur when trying to kill or capture a snake. Medical professionals know what venomous snakes are in the area and typically can identify them through the venom in the bite. Slitting an “X” in the bite area only spreads the toxin to more tissue and allows for more bacteria from the surrounding skin to get in the wound.

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The only correct answer to number 9 is

Wash the area with soap and water to prevent surface bacteria from entering the wound and keep the patient calm/restrict activity/seek medical care

The amount of venom that could be sucked from a bite is minimal and venom can cause damage to persons’ mouth, throat and stomach or enter the system through a cut or an abrasion. The venom is injected by the fangs well below the first layer of skin and is already in the system before you can begin to extract it.

Trying to capture/kill the snake is dangerous to you to others because of getting bit or bit again. Snakebites normally occur when trying to kill or capture a snake. Medical professionals know what venomous snakes are in the area and typically can identify them through the venom in the bite. Slitting an “X” in the bite area only spreads the toxin to more tissue and allows for more bacteria from the surrounding skin to get in the wound.

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

In cold temperatures, in a survival situation to help maintain body temperature you should (Check all that apply)

Urinate before sleeping

Do not urinate before sleeping

Eat just before sleeping

Eat so there is a two hour gap between eating and sleeping

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The two correct answers are Urinate before sleeping and eat before sleeping

The body will attempt to raise the temperature of a full bladder while sleeping which means more work for the body and thus it may not be able to maintain the proper core temperature. Empty the bladder so the body does not have to work to warm up the urine. The digestive process helps raise the body’s core temperature so it is best to eat just before sleeping or when you know you will not be active for a period.

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The two correct answers are Urinate before sleeping and eat before sleeping

The body will attempt to raise the temperature of a full bladder while sleeping which means more work for the body and thus it may not be able to maintain the proper core temperature. Empty the bladder so the body does not have to work to warm up the urine. The digestive process helps raise the body’s core temperature so it is best to eat just before sleeping or when you know you will not be active for a period.